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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.65, 7,655.77 and 3,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.65, 7,655.77 and 3,029.76 is: 4,181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.65 : 7,655.77 = 3,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.65/7,655.77 = 3,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.65x = 7,655.77 × 3,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.65x = 23,195,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195,157.28/5,547.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.08

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